The Vickers Foundation
The Vickers Foundation is a private foundation based in Mountain City, Tennessee, that reported providing financial assistance to Christian organizations. Its most recent filing on record is for 2021, and nothing has been filed since; the foundation may have stopped operating or grantmaking.
The Vickers Foundation at a glance
In short: The Vickers Foundation gave $40K across 13 grants in 2021 (avg $3K), top state Texas. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $40,000
- +3.1% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 13
- -13.3% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $3,077
- +19.0% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $780,592
- -0.0% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- Texas (48% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Vickers Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its most recent filing is for 2021, so this should not be read as current application guidance.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1093 Sage Valley Cir, Mountain City, TN 37683
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Vickers Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2021 grants went to organizations in several states. By share of grant dollars, Texas received 48%, Florida 11%, Arizona 10%, Washington 7%, and Colorado 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Vickers Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out 196% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2020) to $40K (2021). In 2021 it made 13 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 13 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $40,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $780,592 | $40,054 | $40,397 | $40,000 | 13 | $40,397 | $39,657 | $20,627 |
| 2020 | $780,935 | $38,757 | $39,831 | $38,800 | 15 | — | $37,726 | $20,112 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Vickers Foundation reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
On its 2021 filing, the foundation described its direct charitable activity as financial assistance to Christian organizations. The grants listed for that year each gave the purpose as “To promote Christianity.”
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $40,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,200 to $16,800, with a median of $2,000. Notable grants included $16,800 to International Commission, $2,900 to Salaam International, and $2,400 each to Global Media Outreach, Jesus Film Project, and SAT 7.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2021 filing were Deborah Maxey, president; Rollin C. Vickers, vice president; Patricia C. Vickers, secretary and treasurer; and directors Jeffrey P. Vickers, Amy L. Tabor, and Brady P. Vickers.
The Vickers Foundation is led by Deborah Maxey, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Deborah Maxey
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy L. Tabor
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brady P. Vickers
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeffrey P. Vickers
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patricia C. Vickers
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rollin C. Vickers
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Vickers Foundation
How much does The Vickers Foundation give each year?
The Vickers Foundation gave $40K across 13 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $39K across 15 grants.
What is The Vickers Foundation's typical grant size?
The Vickers Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,077, across 13 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Vickers Foundation give grants?
The Vickers Foundation's top state is Texas, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (11%) and Arizona (10%).
Does The Vickers Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The Vickers Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To promote Christianity" (13 grants).
How large is The Vickers Foundation?
The Vickers Foundation reported $781K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $40K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Vickers Foundation fund?
On its 2021 filing, the foundation described its direct charitable activity as financial assistance to Christian organizations. The grants listed for that year each gave the purpose as “To promote Christianity.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Vickers Foundation?
The foundation stated that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Vickers Foundation's EIN?
The Vickers Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-0339038. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does The Vickers Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 24, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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